May 5, 2025 | Local News The Town of New Glasgow and the New Glasgow 150 committee are kicking off the town`s 150th anniversary Tuesday Festivities will begin with a flag raising ceremony at 12 p.m designed specifically for New Glasgow’s 150th anniversary set to go up New Glasgow 150 Committee Co-chairs Jack Kyte and Mayor Nancy Dicks along with committee members Crystal States Jamie Playfair unveiled the New Glasgow 150 logo The official launch of the New Glasgow 150 Anniversary Celebrations will follow at 6 p.m The launch is set to include the unveiling of a legacy art piece honouring the river that runs through the Town recognizing its Mi’kmaq name and honouring the Pictou Landing First Nation community as well as how the river connects us all and gives life to both communities The launch will also reflect the African Nova Scotian history of New Glasgow its strong Scottish roots and the long-standing multicultural heritages  there will be the official cutting and serving of an anniversary cake followed by a concert inside Glasgow Square Theatre sisters Robyn Alcorn and Jodi Alcorn and their families and a cameo performance by one of New Glasgow’s most iconic performers as a special surprise The New Glasgow 150 co-chair and Mayor Nancy Dicks said more events are coming Mayor Dicks invited everyone to come out and celebrate FacebookTwitterInstagram Weekday ProgramsWeekend ProgramsRoad ReportLocal Links Advertise at 989 XFM!Advertising Packages The 989 XFM family is proud to continue to bring quality information and entertainment programming to listeners throughout Northeastern Nova Scotia Atlantic Broadcasters Limited strives to provide superior listener and client service. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved For a growing number of people in New Glasgow one community program is proving that wellness is about more than just exercise was designed to make movement more accessible while fostering social connection and practical learning Irene Limburg has been part of the program since the first session began last spring and didn’t hesitate to rejoin when it started again in the fall “I enjoy coming out and meeting new people and learning a bunch of new things,” she said and then we have a dietitian that comes and teaches us new topics every week they ask us for different topic suggestions so the topics change depending on who is in the group And then we have a little mental health chat The eight-week program is open to community members over the age of 50 The West Side Community Centre provides the space and a collaborative team of health professionals including the new wellness navigators from the One Door Chronic Disease Management Centre Social worker Anna Galvin developed Mindful Movement after seeing how cost and lack of guidance kept people from being active “A lot of the folks initially enrolled had never been to a group class before,” she said “There was a lot of hesitation around trying something new so we wanted to remove as many barriers as possible.” Each session includes a gentle group exercise followed by discussions on nutrition and mental health Dietitian Cheryl Ramsey tailors her topics to the group’s interests “I always ask them what they’re curious about,” she said the program’s biggest impact isn’t just fitness but the sense of belonging it creates “Some of the people who attend this program would never go to something like this on their own,” Cheryl said “But because they know someone from the clinic That connection was built into the program from the start Funding from the Government of Nova Scotia’s Age-Friendly Communities Grant initially allowed organizers to offer a light snack after each session giving people a chance to sit together and chat The grant was secured by the West Side Community Centre’s board of directors who then partnered with Nova Scotia Health to develop the program It also covered the cost of the exercise professional which had a noticeable impact on participants’ strength and mobility “We actually saw an improvement from week to week,” Cheryl said some people could only lift one leg during an exercise The success of the second session was due in large part to the efforts of Haley Kirby “Haley called every one of the participants to invite them back again and help identify any needs they had to get there like setting up a transportation fund,” Anna said “That was instrumental in getting people out to the program.” The demand for the program continues to grow with both new and returning participants eager for another session “The reaction has been incredible,” said Cheryl Anna and Cheryl hope to keep the program running and possibly expand it to new locations while maintaining the welcoming atmosphere that makes it work “This is about more than exercise,” said Anna “It’s about helping people feel part of something giving them a place to show up and be supported That’s what makes the biggest difference.”  The Mindful Movement Program’s focus on healthy active living and social connection, mental wellness and barrier-free access to information aligns with the Community Health Plan for 2025-2029 recently launched by Nova Scotia’s community health boards Mindful Movement participant Irene Limburg and dietitian Cheryl Ramsey at a recent Mindful Movement session in New Glasgow.                 Share Your Feedback   were reported missing from their home on the Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station at 10 a.m “It’s believed they wandered away from a home on the Gairloch Road There continues to be no evidence to suggest that the children were abducted,” read a statement from the RCMP on Saturday here is some information on the various alerts that can be sent to help find missing people a vulnerable missing persons alert was issued in Pictou County a broadcast intrusive alert was issued Saturday at 5:27 p.m asked for an Amber Alert in a social media post I want my babies home,” said Brooks-Murray in the post they said there wasn’t an Amber Alert because they believe the children wandered off and weren’t abducted A vulnerable person often relies on others for care This dependence can stem from various factors A broadcast intrusive (BI) alert system is a component of Canada’s emergency communication infrastructure designed to reach the public instantly and indiscriminately in times of crisis BI alert systems leverage several communication channels: The Amber Alert system provides the public with immediate and up-to-date information about a child abduction via widespread broadcasts on television and solicits the public’s assistance with the safe and swift return of an abducted child only law enforcement can issue an Amber Alert They are sent out through the Alert Ready emergency alert system reaching Canadians through several mediums (cellphone Public participation is critical to the location of missing children Sign up for MissingKidsALERT to ensure you stay connected and informed You will be notified when a child is missing in your area and you’ll have accurate and current information about the situation Over 100 searchers combed the surrounding forest Saturday and Sunday with helicopters and drones working in the air The RCMP has requested that people stay away from the area to avoid interfering with search crews Ground search and rescue teams and air services from the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association and the Department of Natural Resources are contributing assets You should contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333 call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) submit a secure tip at crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips app Apr 30, 2025 | Local News We are less than a week away from the Town of New Glasgow’s 150th anniversary The Town of New Glasgow and the New Glasgow 150 Anniversary Committee will kick of the anniversary celebrations on May 6 the 150th anniversary of the town`s incorporation Jamie Playfair with the New Glasgow 150 logo a smudging ceremony and blessing of the river along with drumming from the Pictou Landing First nation will immediately follow the launch ceremony and cake sharing and Sisters Robyn Alcorn and Jodi Alcorn and their families There will also be a cameo performance by a New Glasgow artist as a surprise The mayor encouraged people to come out and celebrate on May 6 calling it a wonderful celebration of all things New Glasgow A release from the town states the celebrations throughout the year will include series of free community events showcases of musical and artistic performances and exhibits collaborations with the business community as well as several legacy projects and even a few surprises On the fourth day of searching for two Pictou County children Amy Hansen could see the toll on her fellow volunteers but you can see it starting to wear,” said Hansen a member of the Colchester County Ground Search and Rescue Association “Everybody you see here in an orange shirt Daniel Robert Martell told The Chronicle Herald that he and the children’s mother last heard Jack and Lily on Friday morning as they lay in bed with their baby “The sun was already up and Lily came into the (bedroom),” said Martell A few minutes later we didn’t hear them so I went out to check He’s been Brooks-Murray’s partner for three years He said the children have undiagnosed autism and it is not like them to wander far Martell said he immediately jumped in the car and searched neighbouring roads the RCMP were on the scene after being called by the children’s mother So began the massive search effort that has seen hundreds of volunteers called in from the province’s 23 search and rescue associations Each day there’s been upwards of 140 ground search volunteers combing the forest along with police K-9 units while helicopters and drones work from the air The search has continued through the nights as the chances of a child’s survival in the forest has decreased “It’s believed they wandered away from a home on the Gairloch Road,” reads a statement from the RCMP “There continues to be no evidence to suggest that the children were abducted.” The plight of the children has ignited intense online interest and demands from community members that they be allowed to come join the search Hansen said Monday that she understands people’s desire to help but that searchers have all the resources they need and all the volunteers they can co-ordinate safely “More people in the area would make it harder for us to do our jobs,” said Hansen “We identify not just things that are relevant but also things that aren’t creating more things that we would have to eliminate.” The effort is guided by Lost Person Behaviour – a search and rescue guide based on over 100,000 cases around the world “A lost hiker will typically stay to trails or follow linear topographical features someone with dementia will walk straight,” said Hansen Working in grids and linked in real time to the command centre via GPS the search teams have been covering every inch of ground out from Jack and Lily’s home for kilometres Hansen acknowledged that footprints had been found and that those are being followed Another K-9 unit was working the immediate vicinity of the home Monday morning Martell said he’d been avoiding social media where The children’s mother left the area on Saturday to be with family “I’d ask that anyone with any information pass it along to the RCMP.” Hansen’s was one of the search teams looking for a youth kayaker who capsized on Eden Lake on Thursday The young person’s body was recovered by RCMP divers on Friday Hansen was looking at bringing in a 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RCMP in Pictou County are searching for two young kids who were last seen the morning of May 2 were last seen on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station Carlie McCann said they received the call at around 10 a.m Privacy rules prohibited McCann from confirming if the children are related but she did say they are well known to each other and left from the same house including the belief that a child has been abducted “There’s no evidence of an abduction,” she said She added that they are not believed to be with an adult “It’s going to be a multi-agency response and there are a variety of resources going out,” McCann said New Glasgow artist Janet Wallace using artwork to create social commentary Art was something that just came naturally to Janet Wallace her parents saw that she had artistic talent and encouraged her by getting her lessons Wallace went on to attend NSCAD in Halifax woman was starting out around the age of 16 years old she was encouraged as a few people expressed interest in purchasing pieces she had made or commissioning a piece Wallace creates using acrylic and mixed media she has explored various subjects and styles Wallace goes with what gives her a strong feeling and motivation she’s inspired by a beautiful scene or moved by something that is happening in the world that she wants to respond to creating art always comes with its fair share of stories Wallace was living in Vancouver and had a studio in the Gastown area one of the many things she decided to rid herself of was a large abstract painting She placed it by the garbage bin in the alley behind the studio when she went for lunch in a nearby restaurant there was her discarded painting in all its glory showcased on the main wall of the restaurant “You could say literally one person’s garbage was another person’s treasure,” says Wallace adding that no doubt the restaurant was pleased to get the artwork for free but valued it enough to make it a focal point in their restaurant which of course gave her some insight and understanding and to see artwork honoured on a wall on its own allows for a unique view it is easy to lose perspective and not see the value of each piece amidst so many,” says Wallace Wallace tells of how a nine-year-old had some sage advice for her recently on seeing many of the small preparatory canvases she had done before the final ones ‘It Is Time – A Chance to Change,’ which tells the sad saga of environmental pollution caused by the pulp mill in Pictou County over the course of 53 years goes beyond the negatives by giving green solutions to the problems we are dealing with locally and worldwide in an effort to help heal the earth there are 60 pieces of artwork to showcase the challenges and celebrate nature Many of the environmental artworks Wallace had done previously and others she did specifically for the book Wallace also enjoys teaching art and would be interested in creating a course teaching mural creation particularly related to meaningful themes such as sustainability and equality She would also like to do a course on utilizing art for activism “Given the concerning times we are living in I am planning to revisit and develop a series of 27 pieces of artwork I did in 2017 just after Trump was elected the first time called ‘Covering The News’ and is an effort to change the dialogue,” says Wallace Wallace literally took media articles and some of Trump’s negative tweets and disturbing comments and put them on canvas and then painted over them adding encouraging images and words She documented the processes — the evolution of each piece including the erasures — to graphically show the process of change ‘Covering The News’ is symbolic of the power of our voices and our collective efforts to make real and lasting change and create a holistic functioning society,” she says The steps in the process are symbolic of the multitude of efforts that are happening worldwide to bring about a better world Wallace is fairly active as an artist and also as a writer A traffic stop by the New Glasgow Regional Police that resulted in serious injuries is being investigated by the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) which is responsible for investigating all matters that involve death sexual assault and intimate partner violence or other issues related to police officers said they are looking into an April 27th incident in New Glasgow police tried to pull over a vehicle that appeared to be stolen struck another vehicle at the intersection of Temperance and MacLean Streets but police gave chase and he was apprehended He was taken to the hospital with a broken shoulder “Due to the serious injury sustained by the male SIRT has assumed responsibility for this investigation,” SIRT said in the release The investigation is led by an independent civilian who will decide if charges are warranted Conversations are just inevitable when people start cooking That’s the idea behind the launch of the Culinary Grief Workshop for Men hosted by Pictou County Palliative Care Society and Trinity United Church in New Glasgow “There’s nothing like sharing a meal together,” said Donna Tourneur member of the society’s board and a minister at Trinity “It’s not a coincidence that when you gather at the table She said it started with a support program they’ve been running for caregivers of palliative care patients They started thinking about what kind of support those participants need after their loved ones pass away colleagues and know how to get through some of that — that’s a very general statement,” she said don’t have the same networks and don’t have the same needs … guys at Tim Hortons can probably talk about things a little easier than guys in a support group.” A learn-to-cook program just makes sense for a number of reasons get together with people who are on the same journey “and then you can maybe navigate it a little easier.” A local cook has volunteered to lead the lessons and a palliative care conversation starter will be in attendance to help with the discussion (neither responded to interview requests from The News) the program will run on the first Wednesday of the month in the downstairs kitchen at Trinity United Chruch After the cooking lesson where everyone participates they’ll have an informal conversation around the table and participants will take home recipes It’s $10 a session (or pay what you can) to cover food costs the wives did the majority of the day-to-day cooking and men might feel intimidated when it comes to preparing meals “I had this one woman who was in my congregation who said to her husband follow a recipe,’” Tourneur said with a laugh Anyone interested is asked to email admin@pcpcares.org NEW GLASGOW – They can finally stop looking “We had been trying to find a house forever,” Perry said “It’s so hard with the prices of everything these days so we’re very thankful to get in here and own a home “We wouldn’t have been able to do this without Habitat,” she added we’re just so thankful for the opportunity to get in here Williamson described key presentation ceremonies as “the biggest days in the Habitat world.” “It is an honour to witness the joy of Zach and their young son as they receive the keys to their new home We are deeply grateful for the generous support of our donors and partners who share our vision of building safe affordable homes for families like Zach and Emily.” It also includes money invested in the Black Families Funding “Organizations like Habitat for Humanity are invaluable partners as we work to tackle the housing crisis and ensure that every Canadian has a safe place to call their own,” Fraser said “I am proud that we could support this new home in New Glasgow and I wish this family the very best as they start their new chapter.” Money from the province came from the Housing Strategy grant “This is an exciting day for our community as we welcome a family to their new affordable home,” MacGillivray said “Every home and unit counts and makes a difference in the lives of Nova Scotians waiting for affordable housing.” Williamson talked about how the young couple and their son became recipients of the new home in their hometown They must do an expression of interest first and then they have to attend a Habitat 101 workshop they receive the full application for the home … it’s a rigorous application process,” Williamson said The approval requirements include that the couple volunteer to help build their home The other criteria include household income and needs She said there is a selection committee in place to determine the recipients Williamson said that is where the town comes into play as they donated the land referring to the town’s chief administrative officer “We’re hoping we’ll have a long and lasting partnership with Pictou County I grew up here and I love coming back home and helping make this happen for a family in the county.” Asked how they became involved in the process “He said it would be worth our time and here we are,” Perry said while looking around the large living room “And that road right beside us is Izzard Road A New Glasgow Regional Police officer is facing charges of sexual assault The police service issued a release on April 16 stating that Cpl the Antigonish office received a report of a sexual assault that happened in the summer of 2007 The victim was a youth at the time and she was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man during an event at a private home Lesko was a serving member of the Trenton Police Force in 2007 and RCMP say he was off-duty at the time of the assault but he was released pending further investigation Lesko was served with a court summons for one count of sexual assault His first court appearance is scheduled for May 21 in Antigonish “Sexual assault allegations are serious and need to be treated with respect and sensitivity Our priority is to ensure that all parties involved are supported through the judicial process,” was written in a statement by the New Glasgow Regional Police NEW GLASGOW – Pictou County is the only spot in the Atlantic region to be home to a mentoring program engineered to help teens get into post-secondary institutions which is designed to help people in three focus areas: improve high school and post-secondary participation The idea is to provide youth involved in BBBS an opportunity to be mentored by trained and screened university and college students on campus and to help those youth move on to a post-secondary institution upon graduating from high school Pictou County is the only Atlantic Canada branch to be added but they don’t have the confidence or even think it’s a reality for them they’re thinking they would never be able to afford it,” said Margie Grant-Walsh executive director at BBBS of Pictou County “We want to match them with a young person who has so they could see that it’s a possibility,” she added Grant-Walsh said while she didn’t feel at liberty to officially name the post-secondary institutions they would be working with until all the details have been worked out she said they have a strong partnership with the schools so she is confident this program will only enhance those connections “It’s a curriculum of approximately 12 or 13 sessions where we match kids in our program with young people who are currently at that institution The rollout of the curriculum (expected in the early fall) is going to be consistent right across the country and based on what they’ve been doing in the GTA.”  Grant-Walsh said it would be available for youth in Grades 9 to 12 and she would hope kids closer to Grade 9 would get involved so they can gain as many insights from their mentor as possible to help make the transition from high school to university or college a smooth one “Let’s say there was an open house at one of these schools they (youth involved) wouldn’t probably go themselves,” Grant-Walsh said unless a parent would take them or someone close would take them That is where a mentor could be very valuable.”  The mentors will go through the same screening and training program as an in-school mentor for BBBS would and there are mentor co-ordinators who oversee each pairing as well is helping to facilitate this as well,” Grant-Walsh said adding funders for this type of program (like Scotiabank) are generous because they can see the value “Anything to do with education and improving a young person’s outcomes in terms of education they want to make sure they’re able to support that BBBS is continually being recognized as a more vital organization and the people in the community who support us it’s like the line in the Kevin Costner movie Field of Dreams She said she can remember BBBS being seen as just a “fluffy fun” organization because people didn’t understand the difference they were making in a child’s life wasn’t just for those couple of hours a week “Now that they’re seeing the results of what we do by having someone around to hang out with as a kid make them feel like they’re important when they might not always get that,” she said but not enough because it’s a single-parent family and mom or dad with their jobs and other kids around to look out for too having someone in their life who makes them feel important will help them succeed and funders in our communities are seeing that said they’re committed to investing in communities across Atlantic Canada by “empowering young people.”  we’re proud to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada in expanding the Pumped for Post-Secondary program to Pictou County ensuring that more local students have the resources and mentorship they need to succeed in their educational journey and beyond,” Ray Smith said Streets were shut down and a school was placed in a hold and secure in New Glasgow on April 28 after a man barricaded himself in an apartment It started with a well-being check at around 1:20 p.m Police officers knocked on the door of an apartment occupied by a “lone male resident,” New Glasgow Regional Police reported in a news release “The man opened the door and sprayed an irritant in the officer’s face before barricading himself inside the apartment The officer received medical attention and was later released.” Police officers attempted to negotiate with him and get him to leave the apartment RCMP officers as well as Stellarton police the fire department as well as staff from New Glasgow Public Works and Nova Scotia Power were also on the scene “Police secured the area and closed several streets to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic as a precaution New Glasgow Academy was placed in a hold and secure posture to ensure student safety while the situation unfolded,” New Glasgow police stated in the news release the man left the apartment complex and was taken into custody but said a 36-year-old man from Pictou County was charged with assaulting a police officer with a weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous person police said the man is in custody and will be appearing in court in Pictou NEW GLASGOW – It’s fusion at its finest: A rock grew up in his family’s pub — Doors Pub — in Hamilton six years old helping … some of my early memories are doing that with my family,” he said “And then when I was old enough to get in the kitchen or behind the bar “I changed it because it wasn’t really working … and it’s been humming along ever since.” Berglund said he had been considering a move to Canada’s Ocean Playground for years Just looking at the low cost of real estate here was attractive “I found New Glasgow and there was a really beautiful red brick home and it was $70,000 and it just blew my mind and I never forgot it,” he said until push came to shove about five years ago and he realized he needed to make the move “I’m going to do my dream and move to New Glasgow and I just up and left.” The 40-year-old  worked at different jobs in New Glasgow but nothing seemed to fit until Berglund considered going back to his roots “It was always in the back of my mind because commercial property here is relatively cheap ‘I could buy a place and really do it my way.’” He envisioned a “cozy little pub/restaurant” and started looking for a property He found something that worked on Provost Street the price was right but it needed a lot of work because it used to be an office “I figured that after 20 years of working in a restaurant/bar industry I think that’s just where my skills were and I decided to return (to that).” not as some kind of misspelled Lord of the Rings tribute (even though he is a fan) he’s going to copy a bit of the decor for the new place A lot of people think it was named after the rock band — which he was a huge fan of — but it was actually named after his antique door collection,” he said adding that he’ll be mounting doors on the walls of his new place Berglund said he wanted to do something different “It’s the kind of place where you can go where music lovers can listen to music they really love as opposed to something like a Spotify playlist or some random radio playing ‘90s nostalgia,” he said “I’m definitely not going to make Mordoors exclusively a hard and heavy music place ‘80s new wave — I do think that kind of stuff goes hand-in-hand.” and eating establishments are notoriously even more difficult to get off the ground “Clicks and likes doesn’t always translate into business but I’ll be honest I’m a bit nervous it’s not a huge town and I’m going out on a limb a bit by doing a sort of niche place … but I’m hoping we can be warm and welcoming enough that people feel comfortable there.” He’s hoping to open in two or three months It takes Ian McKay a second to answer the question of how he would describe himself in high school “Not quite but … I think I was fairly sociable pretty good — just another kid in school right?” That was 50 years ago when everyone was sporting peak ‘70s hair in their yearbook grad photos McKay and a small group of former classmates are playing private eye these days trying to track down the kids they passed in the halls of New Glasgow High School five decades ago they’re hoping to bring as many of the grads of ‘75 together for a celebration in July McKay said it’s the last kick at the can for a reunion “The reason for the reunion is basically this is probably the last good chance that we all have to get together if you want to and still be in reasonably good health,” he said people start to drop off and health is not so good Travelling is not good and there’s a whole lot of issues.” The graduating class of 150 have had two reunions over the years “We had one at 10 and that was planned as we left high school,” he said adding that it was held upstairs in the fire hall Most of the people who attended were those that had left New Glasgow that people who stayed around home who worked and built that community felt that they didn’t do much but they actually did a lot,” he said but smaller event at 25 which was a gathering of just “anyone who was around.” “Obviously we’re going to have to have pictures and name tags because none of us look like we used to,” laughed McKay Sandra Matheson has an active spreadsheet to keep track of their progress She said she has contacts for about 80 people so far “Most people have a cellphone so you can’t look them up on 411,” she said of the challenges she’s faced in her search “Unless you can find somebody like a sibling or a neighbour who knows where they are and some people are on Facebook and a lot of people aren’t “And there are a few people who live in New Glasgow and you’d think we could find them but you know what We still haven’t found them yet,” she said with a laugh She said what really inspired them to get this going was the class of ‘74 holding their reunion last year “And they’re a really great class — every five years they have a reunion.” “It was old enough that there was a boys’ entrance and a girls’ entrance “We had a great bunch of young teachers and we were sort of the last batch of the baby boomers coming through.” Some of them had gone to the same school and been in the classes since primary and there were a lot of popular school sports teams (including bowling) and social clubs “I was on the yearbook committee at the time.” “I remember weekend evenings we’d head over to the west side bowling alley and everyone would hang out there,” he said Matheson said there was a lot of school spirit “We had a good class … and we all kind of left and dispersed thinking we would have had more reunions but we didn’t.” New Glasgow High School was shut down in 2003 and was replaced by the North Nova Education Centre You are using an outdated browser. Upgrade your browser today or install Google Chrome Frame to better experience this site EVERY LIFE IS UNIQUE,AND SO ARE OUR SERVICES Editor’s note: This is a new column from veteran entertainment writer Brendyn Creamer running once a month in The News that is shining a light on the local entertainment scene The man behind the East Coast DNA podcast and social media pages has been nominated for an East Coast Music Award a lifelong music lover and host of the popular New Glasgow-based podcast is in the running for Media Person of the Year at the annual awards ceremony being held in St While it was certainly an exciting moment to see himself nominated he was more thrilled to see that he was amongst his peers: People he had met over his time as a music fan and media person attending gigs throughout the Maritimes my first reaction was to look and see who the other nominees were,” Walsh said “I was looking to see which of my friends were also nominated.” Walsh began East Coast DNA in 2021 with his brother Andrew They originally podcasted together using their unique skill sets but when his brother eventually stepped away Walsh had to learn not only how to interview some of the Maritime’s up-and-coming acts but also all the technical aspects of podcasting “That allows me both the flexibility to do what I want but also necessitates that I continue to expand my skillset in those areas.” but as venues started opening up after the COVID lockdowns he would begin reaching out to artists — many of whom didn’t know who what East Coast DNA was and often has artists reaching out to him for coverage either through his social media pages or through interviews on his podcast It’s a lot of work for what is mostly an unmonetized solo operation but Walsh’s love for local music shines through it all but I’ve been a huge music fan a lot of my life,” he explained “Even friends I had before I did these things they were aware how much time I was spending researching the latest releases or digging into people’s back catalogues.” While the upcoming festival season will see Walsh bouncing around Atlantic Canada he still plans on expanding his operation to eventually include connecting artists with folks with specialized skill sets including graphic design and recording shows When it comes to local acts to look out for the frontman for local rock outfit Andre Pettipas and the Giants and the brain behind the Giantstock three-day music festival While he’s been friends with Pettipas for some time and does some work for him on the side Walsh can’t shake that he has the stuff to be a big name in Canadian rock music “I get a lot of very positive comments about them “There’s a reality behind it that’s very real to me.” he’ll have the chance to speak to plenty of interesting up-and-comers who may one day break out into the wider national scene There’s no doubt Walsh will have more opportunities than ever to cover the East Coast music scene he’s excited to take his venture to The Rock he’ll find some time to celebrate his own achievements along the way A nurse practitioner examines a patient in this file photo. The new Pictou County Collaborative Learning and Health Home Centre in New Glasgow opening later this year will be a learning hub for physicians, nurse practitioners, family practice nurses, dietitians, social workers physician assistants and more. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) More people living in Pictou County will have access to primary healthcare when a new health home opens in the fall. The Pictou County Collaborative Learning and Health Home Centre in New Glasgow will also provide better training opportunities for healthcare professionals. “This health home is unlike any other in the province. It will actively train doctors, nurses and other primary healthcare clinicians and staff, while providing residents with better access to primary care,” said Premier Tim Houston. “Expanding training capacity for primary care providers is critical to the long-term success of our healthcare system.” Work on the new centre has started and will include: The Pictou County Collaborative Learning and Health Home Centre will welcome new primary care providers who will have capacity to provide care to more Nova Scotians. It will serve as a proof-of-concept model that will be evaluated to be expanded to other health homes across the province. Police are asking for the public’s help to find the driver after receiving a report regarding an incident on April 10 at approximately 11:40 p.m An investigation determined that the truck collided with a guard rail in the parking lot before taking off People are also asking people to help identify and find a car of interest that was in the area at the time of the collision Police are asking that anyone who witnessed the incident or may be able to help identify the drivers or vehicles involved to call the New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941 And it will be a special day on May 6 as the town hosts a 150th launch event celebration “We’ve been working very hard on our launch for that Tuesday,” New Glasgow Mayor Nancy Dicks said “That is the exact date of incorporation of the town.” Dicks noted one of the special performances for the concert will be Doris Mason debuting an updated version of a song she wrote for the community’s 125th anniversary “We’re very excited about the combination of performers,” said Kim Dickson director of strategic initiatives for the town “They represent a lot of what is important to the town.” The concerts are expected to wrap up around 9 p.m Dicks said there was some talk about moving the event to a weekend night “But we (the anniversary committee) thought no We decided this would be the appropriate date to hold it and Dicks and Dickson said the hope is that families will come out for at least parts of the launch “It’s not something you have to come to and stay for all of it necessarily,” Dickson said “You may want to come and just stay for some.” our relationship with Pictou Landing First Nation Along with celebrating the town’s connection with the Mi’kmaq people there will also be recognition of the contributions of African Nova Scotians to New Glasgow’s history “We want to celebrate our rich history during the launch and embrace all of what New Glasgow encompasses.” As for what else is coming down the road in regard to 150 celebration activities and that some will be mentioned during the launch Both she and Dicks noted a goal for the rest of the year is to make events and projects done on an annual basis like the beautification of the town for the warmer season “The theme will manifest itself in different ways with events that annually go on in New Glasgow,” Dickson said Both women also praised the number of people who have come forward to help the town celebrate “We’ve had an incredible group of volunteers step forward,” Dicks said “Their commitment to the committee is reflective of their committee community.” Why don’t you go back to where you came from?’ That was when they told him about the unnerving incidents McKenna shared the story following a council hearing about the further development of a town equity and anti-racism plan worked on during January by the director of community development Michelle Ward Titled Celebration of Diversity: The Path Forward for our Future and multi-ethnic community where diversity is celebrated and equity is at the forefront of every decision “This plan sets the stage for our future work in addressing systemic hate and racism in our community,” the report reads there was consideration for being able to record and track incidents like the new Canadians he spoke about experienced Ward said a major part of the plan is an engagement strategy where folks will have the chance to talk about what has happened to them personally or what they’re witnessing in the community “Communication will be first and foremost (part of the plan) in terms of having conversations in the community,” she said Ward said an important point they want to get across to people is the degree of harm they’re inflicting on people with such aggressive and racist language “Have them understand the real harm that those words have on a population And when I say ‘people’ I mean white skin people who have lived in Pictou County their entire lives,” she said but it’s real harm that is being done to populations.” Police Chief Ryan Leil said part of the communication plan will be on how to report hate-motivated incidents to police and why it’s important to report it,” Leil said McKenna said that is particularly good to hear because they’re leaving places where there is a lot of apprehension “That a challenge for newcomers; the police are not always seen as a safe place to go,” McKenna said but it is a challenge when they have lived in countries or communities where the police are corrupt and part of the problem … a big part.” “We have worked with the Pictou County Partnership to provide them with some information for newcomers on the role of police in Canada to generate some of that awareness,” Leil said It was noted by a few people that the work is important and timely because racist and hate incidents seem to be in certain levels of hate rhetoric happening in the community but not just in the Town of New Glasgow or in Pictou County “It’s growing in leaps and bounds due to this climate we find ourselves living in,” Dorrington added her frustration and disappointment coming out in her tone Top picks for what to watch this month in Canada Nova ScotiaNewsArkells, Wintersleep, 54-40 to headline New Glasgow Jubilee this summerBy Andrea JerrettPublished: March 21, 2025 at 3:05PM EDT the New Glasgow Armoury property could be a neighbourhood with a prime 30 — including another in Nova Scotia: the Shannon Park lands in Dartmouth long-term leases will be issued for housing on these properties “to support affordable housing and ensure public land stays public.” Owned by the Department of National Defense the Armoury was last used in 2016 by the 219 Army Cadets and the 87 Admiral Murray Sea Cadets It was closed because it needed roof repairs and had mould issues spokesperson for Public Services and Procurement Canada said the armoury was added to the land bank so they can gather feedback on potential housing developments at the site “Only one inquiry has been received to date on that property It was a request for information related to the potential need for IT support for the site,” she said in an email “It has been estimated that the site has the potential for 10 housing units.” NEW GLASOW – The deer problem in New Glasgow is not going away and “There is no question the deer are of great concern and have been increasingly so over the years,” Mayor Nancy Dicks said near the conclusion of the conversation which was started by Ward 3 Coun He requested an update from staff on current numbers and what is being done to deal with the situation Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Lisa MacDonald said the latest report confirmed numbers were increasing “Staff have been dealing with a series of complaints that have been there is a pamphlet being produced which is going to be delivered to every mailbox by our bylaw enforcement they’re alerting us to feeding that is taking place by neighbours who they don’t She added that while the town can take steps to help with the problem “The deer don’t know boundary lines,” she said but our neighbouring municipalities had no interest in participating in an urban deer management plan (the last time New Glasgow asked) I do think that has changed for at least one of them but this needs to be a collective issue because of where the deer are travelling.” The CAO said the Department of Natural Resources has suggested a regional committee to look at the problem deer don’t recognize boundaries,” she said I will invite and express there is interest in having members from their councils join and see if we can get some structure around having a committee set up to look at the issue “They (staff) want to get that out immediately because coyote awareness is also part of it.” Dicks concurred that another information session could be helpful talked about deer crossing signs in her neighbourhood appearing to have a positive effect since she hasn’t heard of the accident totals that Coun Dorrington said she has witnessed that when vehicles are travelling at reasonable speeds anticipating a deer may cross in front of them deer stop and wait for traffic to clear before crossing the road “Three weekends in a row of incredible hockey being played here,” said PCWC sales and operations manager Jenna Gordon “As the hockey season starts wrapping up at most other facilities The winner will advance to the Atlantics to be held in Dieppe The winner of that event earns a spot in the nationals 5-0 in the title game of the regional final played March 2 in Trenton Two goals each by Cole Miller and Elias Loeppky led the way with Briac Cameron earning the shutout in the Nighthawks’ goal Xavier McArthur scored the other Nighthawks’ goal while Scott MacDonald and John-Kay Martin earned assists in the win the Alma-based school became the provincial host as it was already slated to be the winner of the Northumberland Region by School Sport Nova Scotia (SSNS) Gordon said unlike the other two championships it wasn’t already scheduled but neighbouring arenas were good to work with them so the Nighthawks could host the event at the PCWC “We had a few things going on that weekend but we were able to work with the other arenas a bit so we could host the high school tournament,” she said “We don’t get to see a lot of the high school action and everyone shows up from the school to support them.” NRSH athletic director Shelley Atkinson said they’re “thrilled’ to be hosting the provincials at the PCWC “It will be a very special weekend for NRHS especially our graduating players and our coaching staff headed by Victor Melanson,” Atkinson said “Our parent group has come together to ensure a well-planned weekend and you can expect excellent hospitality.” She said the boys are looking forward to the support from their home community and from all over the county we can’t wait to see the stands filled in support of NRHS It will be a wonderful weekend of some great hockey.” “Our team is extremely excited to be playing for the D1 provincial title in front of our home fans Hopefully we can get those seats filled up to watch some very exciting hockey over the weekend,” he said “Our team has been preparing for this since the beginning of the year the opportunity to sleep in our own beds plays a bit of an advantage for us.” they will be practicing at the PCWC in preparation for the provincials which will follow the opening ceremonies at 7 p.m A complete schedule can be found on the SSNS website The Bombers (29-3-1) finished the regular season at the top of the league standings with 88 points six points clear of the second-place Upper Tantallon-based Gulls The league holds the best-of-three playoff series to determine which teams will compete in the provincials were scheduled to meet the last-place Truro Bearcats in their series with his team establishing themselves as a prime contender coach Jon Sim credited the players’ work ethic and commitment “They are a great group of kids who love being at the rink and getting better,” he said “They’re listening to what we’re teaching and compete hard every day.” A schedule will be released once all the playoff series wrap up and appear on the league’s website The series went to the maximum five games with the Capitals winning the deciding game 2-0 on the stellar play from goaltender Lauren Delaney who finished fourth during the regular season continued their Cinderella run in the playoffs by going up 2-0 in the finals versus the second-place Lindsey Surge Further results were unavailable at press time The winner of that series will join the Selects at the Atlantics along with the champions from P.E.I. the three-time defending Atlantic champions We’re going to do our very best to get four in a row,” head coach Craig Clarke said in an interview with The News earlier this season He added he hopes playing on home ice could prove to be a bit of an advantage for the Selects but knows it’s nice for the players to get to play in such a prestigious event in front of family and friends You can include Gordon among those excited to see the tournament I haven’t seen anything of this calibre for the girls’ team so I’m excited to see this one too,” she said Riding description: Major communities include New Glasgow New Glasgow would be the main commercial\shopping district while significant locations for tourism activity include Pictou’s downtown and waterfront and Sherbrooke Village along the Northumberland Strait (9.3 km from Pictou) is the location of the Northumberland Ferries crossing to Wood Islands providing opportunities for the youth so they don’t necessarily have to move away from riding relationship is obviously the top concern for people around here It’s unbelievable to me how much the electorate has gelled around that being the most important threat our communities are facing One thing you want to accomplish in your terms as MP: There are a lot of local projects I would like to see through Something coming up with the New Glasgow library the Pictou waterfront is ongoing and there are other opportunities with the new part of the riding on the Eastern Shore One thing people may not know about you: People have figured out locally over the past 10 years I’ve been playing the bagpipes for a few decades but Top issues: It’s a little bit different (rural versus urban concerns) but since I started door-knocking I’m hearing a lot of the same thing It’s all about economic growth and affordability ‘What can we do to make life more affordable for the people in Central Nova?’ That has been pretty consistent throughout the riding One thing you want to accomplish in your terms as MP: Being as accessible as possible Two words that have never been used to describe me are ‘intimidating’ and ‘scary’ so I want people to know that anyone can approach me One thing people may not know about you: I got into welding inspection and quality control and I’m an NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Technician So I may be more blue-collar than people know and I don’t think you see too many blue-collar people enter politics Top issues: Affordability and housing are still at the top of the list but that doesn’t seem to be quite as big a concern around here as elsewhere But a lot of people who say they aren’t normally engaged in politics are saying they’re getting into it more One thing you want to accomplish in your terms as MP: I’m concerned about transportation Transport Canada said they were not going to release all the information in a report they’re doing but I want to see that put out in its entirety One thing people may not know about you: What inspired me to get into politics was just my personal struggles in life And that I bring an ‘average Joe’ perspective which a lot of politicians don’t possess anymore affordable housing remains a goal for the community “It (the anniversary) makes you think about all our town has to offer.” The town recently unveiled a logo to go with the celebrations being planned and organized now which will include an anniversary launch The numerous other events include musical entertainment beauty enhancement projects around the town and events focused on looking back on the community’s history the tourism agency that promotes Pictou County along with Antigonish and Guysborough Counties “There will be a lot of excitement this year because of the extra events and celebrations that are taking place,” MacKinnon added “One of the things we (town council) are very tuned into right now is increasing our housing stock; in particular “We’re missing that important aspect in housing as well as sustainability in the sense that the housing is built taking in mind what is coming down the road “Building something that isn’t going to meet the needs of tomorrow is not helping the situation.” Dicks said one thing the community has going for it that helps housing and other infrastructure projects is a water utility “that is second to none,” she said “With staff who are experts in their fields We’re maintaining our water source and dealing with our wastewater in a very proactive and sustainable way.” “I think our river continues to be a key attraction for the people who live here and people visiting,” she said “We’re providing opportunities along the river; these things add up to make New Glasgow an attractive place to want to live.” Another ongoing interest for council and one that is becoming more relevant daily is encouraging people to shop and buy local “We’re seeing how important that is becoming more and more,” she said alluding to the tariffs being considered for Canada by the U.S MacKinnon talked about an ideal place in New Glasgow to shop locally and it’s one they are always telling visitors they should check out We (Coastal Nova Scotia) participate in and host the Evergreen Festival in the early winter for example It happens four evenings in November and December where we bring in local performers MacKinnon said it seems like there is something special going on every weekend in New Glasgow “That draws people there and provides an opportunity to support local hotels “We have so many key events happening here that bring people here We’re proud of that and want to encourage that,” she said Lifelong New Glasgow resident Matt MacDonald is proud of his community He said if people ask him about the town and area the first thing he’ll mention is the people you hear about all across the Maritimes,” MacDonald who works as a salesperson at one of the car dealerships in town He said a favourite aspect of New Glasgow for him is its location “It’s a great central location for wherever you want to go,” he said And there are beaches in the area which are easy and quick to get to.” the 31-year-old said it would be nice to see some of the empty buildings around town find new tenants “And I wish everything didn’t shut down at 9 p.m.,” he said adding he knows that is also happening in other Nova Scotia towns as well “I get it for businesses who aren’t going to make money but you can’t get food unless it’s McDonald’s.” Pearl Patterson and Val Stretch have been putting on the day known officially as Adult Craft and Connections at Ward One Rec “I was on the (Centre’s) board at the time and we were trying to think of things to do with the community centre and it just took off from there,” Patterson said adding they originally started on Thursdays but moved it to Wednesdays people will bring whatever they like to work on there is a group project we would like to work on Patterson said it’s a great social time and while it’s at the Centre at 487 Brother Street East in New Glasgow they’re happy to see folks joining them from whatever part of the county they call home they’re coming from everywhere and they love it,” Patterson said as folks around the table enthusiastically nodded while still working on their respective crafts Patterson emphasized the craft can be whatever the person enjoys working on and if they need a hand or suggestion other members are always happy to help out “It’s whatever you like; some people like to knit and so these (cloth) bags that is something else we’re learning to do,” she said but anytime someone comes in with an idea and says they would like to do it Judy Leggett said she saw a notice about joining the group on the Ward One Recreation Centre Facebook page and showed up after that “I just came after that and I was very welcomed; it has been wonderful,” said the New Glasgow resident “I love the learning and the social interaction “I usually work on my stuff but sometimes I do the group projects,” she said “The last one I did was upcycled wool mittens that they taught us how to make Patterson added that Leggett will often donate her finished projects to non-profit groups in the area we make things and donate them to other non-profits in the community,” Leggett said has been with the group since it first started and makes everything from clothing dresses and place mats to winter hats and even Christmas stockings She likes to supply the children who come for the centre’s annual Christmas party with hats and stockings MacLean said she knew Patterson and Stretch before they started the activity and was pleased when she heard that were putting a craft class together “I do a lot of stuff at home but since I can’t follow patterns everything I do is in my head,” MacLean said with a chuckle I watched a three-minute video and made this and from that starting from about the size of a make-up bag to a tote bag MacLean said she’ll occasionally put some of her finished items on Facebook to sell and then at Christmas time I give out homemade things,” she said ‘Maybe I could do that.’ Sometimes I get in over my head but if I have any problems Apr.3.252025 FEMALE U18 ATLANTIC HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS TODAY IN NEW GLASGOWThe 2025 Female U18 Atlantic Hockey Championship officially kicks off today at the Pictou County Wellness Centre in New Glasgow hosted by the defending champion Northern Subway Selects brings together the best Female U18 teams from across Atlantic Canada as they compete for the regional title and a berth at the 2025 Esso Cup in Lloydminster The tournament features provincial champions from across the region * Moncton Rockets (Hockey New Brunswick champions)* Eastern Icebreakers (Hockey NL champions)* Down East Auto Parts Stars (Hockey PEI champions)* Greenfoot Capitals (Hockey Nova Scotia champions)* Northern Subway Selects (Host team)The action begins at 1 p.m today with the Down East Stars facing off against the Greenfoot Capitals in the tournament’s opening game Fans can follow all the results and stats by visiting the official tournament website at https://u18-female.atlanticaaahockey.ca/ All tournament games will be streamed live online by AO Live at https://ao.live/aaau18female Hockey Nova Scotia wishes all teams the best of luck as they battle for the Atlantic championship Apr 25, 2025 | Local News New Glasgow Regional Police have charged a man following a lengthy fraud investigation that involved a Pictou County youth shelter the department’s Major Crime Unit received information indicating that a former executive director allegedly defrauded a youth shelter and allegedly falsified records Police allege during the investigation it was determined the former employee defrauded the organization of about $200,000 and falsified employment records 33-year-old Tyler Allan Babineau of Pictou County was arrested and charged with one count of Fraud Over $5,000 and one count of Falsifying Records He will appear in court on the charges in Pictou Provincial Court on June 2nd New Glasgow Regional Police are continuing their investigation NEW GLASGOW – A Halifax man has been charged with multiple offences stemming from a break and theft incident at a New Glasgow church on April 5 is facing charges of breaking and entering possession of stolen property obtained by crime and three counts of failure to comply with a release order The incident occurred at a church on Abercrombie Road while a private event was going on New Glasgow Regional Police responded to the church at approximately 1:45 p.m on April 5 and were later able to locate and arrest Murphy without incident Murphy was remanded into custody and was scheduled to make a court appearance on April 7 at the Nova Scotia Provincial Court in Pictou Apr 29, 2025 | Local News New Glasgow Regional Police charged a Pictou County man following a barricaded incident at an apartment complex in New Glasgow police went to the apartment complex to conduct a well-being check on a lone male resident the man opened the door and sprayed an irritant in the officer’s face before barricading himself inside the apartment The officer received medical attention and was later released Despite multiple attempts to negotiate with the individual police efforts to have him exit the apartment were initially unsuccessful New Glasgow Regional Police were assisted at the scene by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) H-Division Critical Incident Command New Glasgow Public Works and Nova Scotia Power Police secured the area and closed several streets to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic as a precaution New Glasgow Academy was placed in a Hold and Secure to ensure student safety while the situation unfolded the man left the apartment complex and was taken into custody by without further incident The 36-year-old-man from Pictou County faces one count each of Assaulting a Police Officer with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose He was remanded into custody and is set to appear in Nova Scotia Provincial Court in Pictou Feb 19, 2025 | Local News The town of New Glasgow has decided not to opt-in to part of the new waste collection agreement through Pictou County Shared Services The new option would have allowed residents to place one bulky item alongside their bi-weekly collections with the cost of tipping fees and transport to be covered by the town CAO Lisa MacDonald notes that while the option of year-round bulk pickup was turned down by council there will still be specially scheduled bulk item pickups during the year while also providing better training opportunities for health-care professionals “This health home is unlike any other in the province and other primary health-care clinicians and staff while providing residents with better access to primary care,” Premier Tim Houston said in the release “Expanding training capacity for primary care providers is critical to the long-term success of our health-care system.”  A health home model of care is where patients receive comprehensive care from a team of health-care professionals that could include doctors social workers or other healthcare professionals There are 115 health homes across Nova Scotia  Work on the new centre has begun and will include:  “The Pictou County Collaborative Learning and Health Home Centre will provide the primary care services and innovation that are needed to ensure Nova Scotians have the full-service access to primary care that they need and deserve,” Dr a family physician with the Westville Medical Clinic The centre will be located at 609 Westville Road in New Glasgow and will serve as a proof-of-concept model that will be evaluated and expanded to other health homes across the province Expanding the Westville Medical Clinic will take about 3,000 Nova Scotians off the Need a Family Practice Registry Apr 14, 2025 | Local News A routine traffic stop by New Glasgow Regional Police officers has resulted in drug trafficking charges officers spotted a 30-year-old male driver operating a white Hyundai Elantra on East River Road in the town Police allege the driver was known to have a revoked driver’s license and the driver and passenger were arrested open alcohol and individual bags in the vehicle 30-year-old Coty LeBlanc of Pictou County was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking and Driving a Motor Vehicle while his License was Revoked He was remanded in custody and is due to appear in Provincial Court in Pictou today A 21-year-old woman from Pictou County was also charged with Possession of the Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking She was released from custody and will be appearing in court at a later date